Category: Dairy Free

It’s been awhile since I have posted a recipe. However, with Valentines Day coming, I was desperate for a delicious gluten-free, vegan cupcake. I’m constantly disappointed when I try random recipes online. Therefore, this was a total from scratch experiment. When the experiment turned out better than the regular cupcakes I had just baked, I knew it was a success. I topped the delicious golden wonders with a Vegan Chocolate Ganache. This recipe has been tested on kids, and tired moms😉.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

By: Bekie A

Ingredients:

1 cup of vegan butter softened

1/2 cup of vanilla cashew yogurt (I used Forager) or you may use another dairy free yogurt

1/2 of coconut milk mixed with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice

1 1/2 cups of organic sugar

1 tsp of baking soda

1 tsp of baking powder

Pinch of salt

2 cups of gluten free baking flour 1-1 ratio

1 overflowing cup of dairy free mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Mix together wet ingredients first. Then add sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and GF flour. Once it is mixed thoroughly, add 1 cup of dairy free chocolate chips. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop batter into cupcake liners. Bake on 350 for 12-14 minutes until golden on top and they bounce back. Allow to cool before adding ganache. Yields 22 regular size cupcakes.

Ganache:

1 cup of dairy free mini chocolate chips

3 T of coconut oil

1/2 cup of coconut milk or cream

1 tsp vanilla

Pinch of salt

Directions:

Pour all ingredients minus the vanilla into a glass bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the liquids infuse. Add in vanilla. Use a truffle scoop or Tablespoons to dollop the tops of the cupcakes with ganache. The cupcakes should sink a tad in the middle, which creates the perfect cave for the ganache.

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Oh how I have missed a crumbly, sweet scone. ❤️These are delicious! I even taste tested these on my hubs without telling him the ingredients. He loved them and couldn’t tell that they were Vegan and gluten free. I also pumped up the nutrition with flax eggs, and almond meal. Sweetened with only coconut sugar and fresh strawberries, these are a great start to the day.

Whisk together almond flour, GF flour mix, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and coconut sugar. Soften butter and cut into flour. Add in coconut milk, and the flax egg. Stir until mixture forms a dough. If mixture is dry still, add another Tbsp or 2 of coconut milk. Add in strawberries and fold dough to incorporate. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Form into a large disc 1 1/2-2 inches thick.

Using a biscuit cutter, cut into desired shape or wedges. Space 2 inches apart. Brush tops with coconut milk and sprinkle with more coconut sugar.

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This recipe is based off an old recipe called, “Depression Cake.” It does not contain dairy nor eggs, so it was cheap to bake during that era. Thus, it is nearly allergy free. I took the recipe a step further and replaced the sugar with coconut sugar, removed the gluten, and provided a couple of icing options. I promise… it is delicious. I barely was able to take pics before it was eaten. Only crumbs remain.

Whisk dry ingredients together. Make a well in the center. In a separate Bowl, whisk wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients into the dry and stir until lumps are gone. Pour into an 8×8 greased pan. Bake on 350 for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Thick Frosting:

1/4 cup cocoa powder

2 cups of powder sugar

1 Tbsp of coffee or almond milk

2 Tbsp of DF butter or coconut oil

1 tsp of vanilla

Directions-

Whisk frosting ingredients together. Add water to thin out if needed. Frost cake once it cools.

Chocolate Ganache

If you want to cut the sugar. Ice cake with this.

1 cup of DF (enjoy life) dark chocolate chips

1/4 cup of either coconut cream or coconut oil

1 tsp of vanilla

Directions:

Heat ganache ingredients in a glass bowl for 45 sec in the microwave. Pour over warm cake. Allow to cool.

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My friend Mary, who I have nicknamed “Mare Bear” created this original recipe. All I did was add sea salt and chocolate chips. It is ridiculously yummy and puts the store bought ones to shame. You can always change out the nuts or nutbutter for your favorite. My kids love these. It’s like a protein-packed dessert.

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I haven’t had a chocolate chip cookie in such a long time. It’s hard to find one that is gluten Free, dairy free, egg free and low on sugar. I also expect it to still taste like a chocolate chip cookie. This one fits the bill.

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With fall in the air, I’m ready for warm bisques that I can whip up under 30 minutes. Roasted red potatoes, and golden garlic marry to enhance the creamy texture. Chalked full of vegetables, this soup is hearty and healthy. Dairy free!